No additional information about the circumstances surrounding this successful airbag deployment and that is a bit out of the ordinary for Utah Avalanche Center (if they fill in the blanks we will followup). Anyway, you can get a feel for just how fast you can accelerate if caught in an avalanche and how pulling your airbag can contribute to keeping you afloat. Be safe out there peeps:

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....